The Passion of Slow Fire (1961)

Mystery
Crime
Drama

Stéphane Blanchon lives a quiet life in Switzerland with his wife, Christine, until a young American boarder named Belle, who was living with them, is found murdered. Despite Stéphane's innocence, the evidence points to him, and he learns that Belle harbored romantic feelings for him. Suspicions mount against him; even Christine thinks he is the culprit. Stéphane's sanity begins to crumble, and he lashes out in unprecedented ways.

Cast

Stéphane Blanchon
Gendarme Cristever
Monsieur Genet, college director
Madame Pidoux
Police Sergeant Ruchet
Drunkard, Stephane's Friend
Doctor Clair
Mrs. Monique Blanchon
Commissioner
Philippe Berthe, Belle's Admirer
Bartender
Belle's Mother

Crew

Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Key Makeup Artist
Assistant Director